Metaphor, simile and media

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Figurative language in The Book Thief

Metaphor and Simile

metaphor

Can you give an example of a metaphor

In the song, which flowers are a metaphor for "perfection"

And which plants are a metaphor for "self expression"?

00:24

What does 'comparison' mean?

01:15

Which two words indicate the comparison (simile)?

02:05

Compare your school day to something
Use a simile
"My schoolday is like..."

1. metaphor
2. simile
3. neither
4. both

Metaphor and simile in The Book Thief